mine safety
Ruling gives OSHA some jurisdiction in mines
A court ruling says the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) can investigate and fine federally regulated mines for safety violations involving non-mining operations. Keep Reading
2018 safety workshops focus on startup next spring
The first seminar is Feb. 22 in State College, Pennsylvania, while the second is March 14 in Augusta, Maine. Keep Reading
MSHA launches winter alert campaign, offers safety tips
MSHA's annual winter alert campaign aims to remind miners of the increased hazards that colder weather creates at surface and underground coal mines. Keep Reading
MSHA awards $10.5 million in safety grants
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) awarded $10.5 million in grant funding to reduce mining accidents, injuries and illnesses. Keep Reading
MSHA nominee Zatezalo testifies before Senate
David Zatezalo, the Trump administration's nominee to head the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), met with the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Keep Reading
Workplace exams rule to be re-examined
The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) rule on workplace exams may be getting a makeover. Keep Reading
Former coal exec to be nominated as MSHA head
President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate former coal executive David Zatezalo to be the assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
New head at MSHA – for now
Learn more about the new acting head of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), who will lead the agency until an assistant secretary is confirmed. Keep Reading
How to handle employees working alone
Recent accidents spurred the Mine Safety & Health Administration to launch an initiative aimed at emphasizing the potential hazards involved in working alone. Keep Reading
